Sixth Week of Lent 

Arsad, an Indonesian farmer, had no toilet in his home, so he and his family had to walk into the forest to the open defecation area, even at night or in the rain.

17% of Indonesia’s rural population practice open defecation – going to the toilet outdoors in fields, forests, and other open spaces.

Arsad’s family was often sick and open defecation caused neighbourhood disputes. 

With the support of Caritas Australia and its partner agency, Laz Harfa, Arsad took part in hygiene, sanitation and financial management training.

Arsad decided to fund the building of a toilet and piped water system in his house. 

He then helped others in his neighbourhood to save up for toilets.

Now, there are 280 toilets!

Arsad and his family are healthier and have reduced their medical expenses. 

Their community no longer practices open defecation and is healthier and happier.

Nearly 12,000 people now have a healthier life.

Arsad has inspired his neighbourhood to ‘Be More’. 

Please support the Project Compassion: lent.caritas.org.au

Indigenous Stations of the Cross

Throughout Holy Week all classes have been journeying around the school and participating in praying the way of the cross using our indigenous stations. This allowed our students the time to pray and reflect on the passion of our Lord. 

School Enactment of the Lords Passion 10:00am. All are welcome.

Holy Week

This Thursday (Holy Thursday) we commemorate the Last Supper of Jesus and the Apostles. Every time we join together to celebrate the Eucharist we are gathering in the memory of Jesus. Below is a 3-minute retreat you and your family may like to follow on Thursday as a way of reflecting on and praying about this important day.

https://www.loyolapress.com/retreats/the-lords-supper/

Friday (Good Friday) is the day as Christian we stop and commemorate the Passion of our Lord. The suffering and death of Jesus is pivotal to seeing our faith as a faith of hope. Below is a 3-minute retreat you and your family may like to follow on Friday as a way of reflecting on and praying about this important day. Our Yr 9 students are enacting the Passion of our Lord at 11:00am on this day. All members of our community are welcome to attend.

Sunday (Easter Sunday) is the day as Christian we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord. Easter is the true celebration of Hope. Below is a 3-minute retreat you and your family may like to follow on Friday as a way of reflecting on and praying about this important day.

Week 10

Wednesday: Yr 9 Retreat-Temora

Thursday: Enactment of the Passion of our Lord 10:00am

Friday: Parish Enactment of the Passion of our Lord 11:00am